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Deadline for relief on farm tariffs is Tuesday

Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding New York producers that the deadline to apply for the $30 million Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program is approaching with applications due on Tuesday by 11:59 p.m. The program, first announced in Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address, will help offset rising costs and market loss that New York farmers faced in 2025 because of federal tariff policy. Applications for dairy, livestock, specialty crop and aquaculture producers are available here. Farmers are encouraged to begin the application process early to ensure all parts are ...

Jamestown Civil Air Patrol cadets graduate from New York Wing Encampment

The Civil Air Patrol New York Wing encampment recently took place at Hancock Field operated by the Air National Guard. Four cadets from Jamestown Civil Air Patrol Squadron attended basic encampment: C/TSgt Dawson Benson, C/MSgt Elouise Bilott, C/CMSgt Sarah Dorman and C/Amn Samuel Fitch. ...

Grape program to hold sprayer technology demonstration

PORTLAND - On Aug. 12, the Lake Erie Regional Grape Program is hosting a Sprayer Technology Demo Day at the Cornell Lake Erie Research & Extension Laboratory (CLEREL), 6592 W Main St., Portland. The event will feature in-person demonstrations of spraying technology currently available and in development for future use. Demonstrations will include drones, autonomous sprayers and traditional vineyard equipment. Speakers include Dr. Michael Reinke of Michigan State University, Gwen Hoheise of Washington State University and Dr. Lynn Sosnoskie of Cornell University, with topics ...

Kiantone Congregational Church to hold ice cream social

The annual ice cream social will be held by Kiantone Congregational Church 646 Kiantone Road, on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Hot dogs, sundaes, homemade cakes and drinks will be served. A quilt, “Mother Loved Green” made by Sharon Werner will be given away with Grandma’s Attic ...

Northern Chautauqua Canine Rescue Pet Of The Week – Happy Feet

Happy Feet is a brand new arrival at NCCR, transferred from an overcrowded facility to give her a better chance at finding her own happily ever after. She is a 4-year-old spayed female miniature poodle weighing 20 pounds. Happy is reportedly sweet-natured and friendly with people and most ...

Westfield Stray Cat Rescue – Chilo

Chilo is pictured chilling out with her feline friends. This little girl loves playtime activities: chasing, climbing, wrestling and, of course, snack time and nap time. Chilo is a bundle of energy and love. She will make a wonderful companion cat for a loving family. Chilo has had her first series of vaccinations and will be spayed, microchipped when she is old enough. Call 716-232-4152 for more information on Chilo and the other kittens. Visit the rescue’s Facebook page for updates on available kittens and cats.